Breastfeeding and the origins of health: Interdisciplinary perspectives and priorities

MB Azad, NC Nickel, L Bode, M Brockway… - Maternal & child …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Breastfeeding and human milk (HM) are critically important to maternal, infant and
population health. This paper summarizes the proceedings of a workshop that convened a …

Experiences of racism and breastfeeding initiation and duration among first-time mothers of the Black Women's Health Study

MK Griswold, SL Crawford, DJ Perry, SD Person… - Journal of Racial and …, 2018 - Springer
Background Breastfeeding rates are lower for black women in the USA compared with other
groups. Breastfeeding and lactation are sensitive time points in the life course, centering …

Reimagining racial trauma as a barrier to breastfeeding versus childhood trauma and depression among African American mothers

AM Johnson, R Menke, JE Handelzalts… - Breastfeeding …, 2021 - liebertpub.com
Objective: Although breastfeeding provides benefits for mothers and infants, multiple factors
prevent women from breastfeeding. This article aims to explore the role of mothers' personal …